Research Reports and Case Studies
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Research-driven insights on democracy and capitalism
September 26, 2024
The role of social enterprises in political advocacy is often overlooked. It is time that changed.
June 13, 2024
Do voluntary initiatives pave the way to mandatory legislation on human rights and sustainability or are they used to undermine its authority?
October 18, 2023
Research on how to rebalance democracy and capitalism is much needed but a lack of collaboration among researchers is jeopardizing progress. That looks to be changing.
August 30, 2023
The divisive politics of populism and anti-wokism pose problems for companies seeking to address sustainability issues. New research will identify how companies can navigate the political minefield.
July 5, 2023
Populism has emerged as a potent, divisive, and polarizing political force. It presents a major challenge for companies seeking to take a responsible position on controversial political issues.
May 25, 2023
To counter increasing polarization, populism, inequality and authoritarianism, a new civil society approach to “political innovation” is supporting citizen-led innovations to revitalize democracy.
January 25, 2023
Multi-stakeholder initiatives have failed to live up to their promise in providing effective regulation of global business. We need a new approach based on democracy and deliberation.
December 9, 2022
The most successful developing country multinationals are also the most likely to violate human rights. More stringent law and host country pressure can be effective in reducing wrongdoing.
